University System News: Capitol Beat Kemp signs midyear budget by Dave Williams Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record $37.9 billion fiscal 2024 midyear budget Thursday that includes $5.5 billion in new spending. “This is a very, very good budget,” House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, said during a signing ceremony at the state Capitol. “It reflects […]
Great Colleges Survey
Greetings from Institutional Effectiveness! We are currently conducting the Great Colleges Survey in conjunction with Modern Think. This survey will give us new insight on the issues facing our institution according to faculty and staff. If you receive an email from Great Colleges asking you to complete the survey, please do so! It is 100% […]
This Week: How do you teach critical thinking?
Expert Faculty Panel: Teaching Critical Thinking in Core Courses The USG’s new Core IMPACTS system identifies critical thinking as a career competency to be taught in courses in the Institution, Citizenship, and Writing areas of the core curriculum. Join Dr. Jayme Feagin (History), Julia Reidy (English), and Dr. Steve Stuglin (Communication) as they explain how […]
Wellness Tip Sheet from Acentra
Happy March! See below for tips on eating right for life provided by our EAP provider, Acentra.
Summer 2024 TAP Applications Due April 15th
TAP applications for Summer 2024 are due April 15th. – Following is the link to download and complete the TAP Application: Updated Employee Application for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) If you are a Part-Time Nursing Faculty please use the following link: Part-Time Nursing Faculty Tuition Assistance Program Application – Only If you are taking graduate-level courses and qualify for […]
Academic Showcase Proposals: 2 weeks
Academic Showcase Proposal Submission: 14 Days
Next Week: What is critical thinking?
Expert Faculty Panel: Teaching Critical Thinking in Core Courses The USG’s new Core IMPACTS system identifies critical thinking as a career competency to be taught in courses in the Institution, Citizenship, and Writing areas of the core curriculum. Join Dr. Jayme Feagin (History), Julia Reidy (English), and Dr. Steve Stuglin (Communication) as they explain how […]
COMMENCEMENT: MAY 9, 2024
2024 Commencement Date: May 9, 2024 Times: 10:30 am, 2:30 pm (Nursing), 6:30 pm Location: Rome Campus Gymnasium Questions may be directed to: graduation2024@highlands.edu
FACULTY REGALIA INFORMATION FOR GRADUATION
Faculty rental regalia order deadline for bookstore pickup (1-2 weeks prior to commencement): March 24. Faculty rental regalia order deadline for home delivery (shipping fee applies): April 8. Faculty can rent fine quality regalia at https://herff.ly/georgiahighlands
USG e-clips for February 28, 2024
University System News: WGAU Radio Marty Kemp to speak at UGA’s legislative outlook session By Tim Bryant First Lady Marty Kemp is among the speakers at today’s Georgia Legislative Outlook session in Atlanta, an annual event hosted by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs. UGA political scientist Charles Bullock is also […]